James Bassitt

• Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
• Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
• Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
• Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
• Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
• Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
• Rebuilt engines using appropriate tools and techniques to restore functionality.
• Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
• Assisted in loading and unloading goods onto trucks for delivery purposes.
• Repaired fuel injection systems, brakes, steering and electrical systems.
• Performed preventative maintenance on construction equipment and vehicles.
• Cleaned work areas after completing repair tasks to ensure a safe environment.
• Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
• Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Tested commercial and military equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
• Disassembled defective components to determine cause of failure or malfunctioning parts.
• Replaced faulty parts such as filters, hoses, belts, pumps and motors.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
• Troubleshot malfunctions in the mechanical, electrical and electronic components of the machines.
• Conducted regular oil changes on all construction equipment.
• Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.

*Went to New York to do Quality Assurance on Major contract bus buy. I check the specifications of various different systems that is required on transit buses. VIA purchased over 600 buses on three different contracts.

• Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was roadworthy prior to departure.

• Troubleshot and resolved equipment issues at customer sites.
• Communicated with management, engineering and quality departments to solve technical repair problems.
• Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted parts such as motors, belts, valves, switches, bearings.
• Diagnosed faults in mechanical components and took corrective action as needed.
• Followed all safety procedures while performing repairs in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Examined machines and equipment to diagnose or make repairs.
• Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
• Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
• Tested repaired items for proper operation prior to returning them to customers.
• Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
• Ordered replacement parts as needed for repairs or preventive maintenance activities.
• Installed new components into existing machines according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
• Disassembled machines and equipment to inspect, diagnose and repair issues.
• Ensured work area was kept neat and tidy at all times during repairs.
• Reassembled equipment, completing inspections, testing or repairs.
• Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
• Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.